America’s Got Talent” judge Howie Mandel revealed an interesting family connection during a contestant’s audition.
Violinist Philip Bowen mentioned that violinist Itzhak Perlman was one of his inspirations. Mandel casually shared that Perlman is his cousin, surprising the contestant.
He’s even performed on “Sesame Street.” The LA Times states that Mandel and Perlman are distant cousins through Mandel’s mother.
Perlman’s parents encouraged his musical path from an early age, and he continues to find newness and passion in his artistry.
Howard Michael Mandel, a Canadian comedian, television host, actor, and producer.
In the 1984 film Gremlins and its 1990 prequel Gremlins 2: The New Batch, Mandel provided the voice of the character Gizmo.
Israeli-American violinist Itzhak Perlman is a well-known musician who rose to stardom at an early age.
He has performed in famous settings including Carnegie Hall and The White House, winning 15 Grammy Awards and 4 Emmy Awards.
When Perlman was only 13 years old, his appearance on “The Ed Sullivan Show” in 1958 propelled him into the public eye.
He is Howie Mandel’s cousin and a world famous violinist.
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